14 Feb 2018 17:45:20
Taking on Solomon and Moore contract who are bench players at best for expiring contracts and 2 guards under 22yrs old. Holiday with Cousin and Davis was barely .500 team. dacman813 You are overvaluing Holiday.

15 Feb 2018 00:55:34
I doubt the Bucks would want Leuer and Knight back, Since they had already traded them both away before! Did you mean "Dellevedova" (Delly) instead of "Telly? " Otherwise you have traded him "Telly" twice to 2 different teams?

15 Feb 2018 15:26:30
Not overvaluing anybody. It is a horrible idea for the Pels to take on a bunch of expiring contracts and let the window shut down on AD's contract. They basically have 3 yeqrs to put a strong contender together. Moore is playing decent and Holiday is playing well. I am not big on Mudlay either for that matter, or any of the expiring.

12 Feb 2018 02:28:36
Lakers dream and puts them on top.
Lakers Trade Ingram Deng and two first for Leonard.
Have 83 MIL in cap sign George James and Jordan. Use mle on Evans. Use the mini level on Noel. And Tony Allen for much he can get.
Ball/evans
Leonard/hart
George/allen
James/kuzma
Jordan/noel
Ball can use this whole summer and work on 3pt. Shooting.

12 Feb 2018 13:35:49
Still, it would wind up being more than that. Just getting rid of Deng would take something like Ingram, or both of those 1st rounders, and that's when they would have been good. If Pop sees these types of moves on the horizon, there's no way he'll give much value to those picks. You'd have to add in Kuzma or Ball, or possibly both, for it to be a consideration.

There's also a big difference between Leonard and George. As far as I can tell, Leonard hasn't said he's leaving the team, and wants to go to one specific other team. That completely tanked George's trade value.

12 Feb 2018 17:59:28
i think this trade would be most likely to happen later in summer 18 or before the 19 deadline. so if kawhi doesn't get his extension by start of next season. his trade value could be similar to what pg’s was, it kinda depends how he comes back this year and his impact in the playoffs. the later the trade happens makes things more interesting for what the lakers offer.

deng’s last contract year is 19/ 20 so the closer to that, the less “sweetening” required. also ingram would be up for extension that would kick in for 20/ 21 season i believe, so that is 20+ mil a season for multiple years, so that starts once deng expires, spurs wouldn’t ever be paying both at once. also, if lakers don’t get any stars in FA, i think ingram could breakout next year, honestly i wouldn't trade him period.

but i'd say one first lightly protected would be fair (pg trade was for two good young players, no picks and oladipo was already on his extension payscale)

09 Feb 2018 08:16:26
Lakers Trade 2020 pick top 7 protected, cavs 2018 pick, and Deng to a rebuilding team for trade exemption and second round pick on draft night. Lakers now have 79 MIL in cap sign James George and Jordan.
Ball
George
Ingram
James
Jordan
Kuzma 6th man and still have mle.

07 Feb 2018 07:52:32
Philly gets Nance jr., Deng and Clarkson plus two first round picks top 5 protected.there taking Deng but getting Clarkson and Nance plus two picks they can then stretch Deng after season and make play off push.

Lakers gets booker and reddick.Lakers now have about 80mil in cap after season. James and George 29 each first year with player option. Then sign Jordan 22 MIL first year. Can use mle on Williams.
Ball/hart
George/Williams
Ingram/james/george
James/kuzma
Jordan/zubac

07 Feb 2018 08:01:08
Philly won't do that. The picks would be in 2020 and 2023 (if 2020 pick is unprotected in 2021). That's Not much value. Additionally they don't need Nance. Also Clarkson hasn't much value because of his contract and the because Fultz and McConnell can fill the role Clarkson would have. Philly can get better value in this offseason.

07 Feb 2018 08:16:32
Clarkson can start next to fultz and he is better then both them. or would be valuable off bench. He has two years 25 MIL left that's not bad at all. They can use nance especially if they lose Johnson and booker.

05 Feb 2018 19:33:46
HA HA HA! Milwaukee says NO! Thompson is worse than Henson, Shumpert is worse than Dellavedova, Vaughn will be a toss in on any trade. Why is it ALL Cav fans try and screw all other teams? Then give back "Crap" in return? How about Milwaukee trades 3rd string and seldom used SG R. Vaughn for Thomas, Love and L. James, Plus the Cav's 1st rd. picks for the next 20 years? Makes just about as much sense!

05 Feb 2018 19:57:44
jorgawood--youre probably right, I just feel like Thompson would be a good fit with the Bucks he's a high energy player, Shumpert was just a toss in bc his contract ends after next year

The Dark Side-- I don't even like the cavs. I'm a lifelong Wolves fan, just sharing an interesting trade that I personally thought was fair.

05 Feb 2018 21:03:52
@ maplejordan. As a Wolves fan you would have know better. How about, Thompson and Shumpert for KAT, and Wiggins? Look at Thompsons stats. plus the Fact that he's dragging along some extra luggage (Kardashagin) Thompson might be "high energy" but, so is Dellavedova, and at times Henson can be, Both are overpaid, Like Thompson and Shumpert! Bucks need a Defensive Rim Protector. Someone who weighs more than 200 lbs. Henson and Maker are both just tall (6'11" and 7'1") PF's playing Center, and nothing more. I would rather have Jordan, Whiteside, Or at the very least McGee (Now that's "High Energy! ") or Bogut playing Center.

07 Feb 2018 20:41:10
Terrible. Tristan Thompson is horrible. Way over paid like his gfs family. They do nothing and get money. Only value Thompson has is to the CBA where he might be an average player. I’ll take Raef Lafrentz if he comes out of retirement over Thompson.

The Clippers finally completely blow up their team and deal Deandre Jordan. They also have to take on Noah's terrible contract, but they receive 4 future picks and a defensive center in John Henson. The good thing for them is that they will be loaded with assets for the future and they won't be a terrible team.

The Bucks are in the midst of making changes and would benefit from some new assets/players to help Giannis. Jordan Clarkson is list as a point guard but is really and 2. He is a pass first guard that will help Giannis get the ball more. This will also allow Brogon to see more minutes at the 1 and the 2. Kyle Singler is also

04 Feb 2018 22:27:03
Milwaukee isn't trading Middleton They're looking for front court help. Possibly "D. Jordan, H. Whiteside, D Howard" Or, they are also looking at J. Mcgee, and A. Bogut. Milwaukee has 2 exceptions. 3.5 Mil. and a 5 Mil. They can trade Vaughn and a 2nd rd pick to GS for McGee, using the 5 mil. And/ or sign Bogut for the remainder using the 3.5 Mil. Henson, Dellavedova, Parker, Maker, Vaughn, and Terry, are Trade bait. Plus Milwaukee 2020 m1st rd pick. It depends if Jordan is going to opt in or not. He's at 22 Mil. now, and Whiteside is at 25 Mil with 2 years left on his Contract. Jordan is the better overall player, as he doesn't need the Ball, and plays better defense. Bottom line, OKC should look elsewhere. The Bucks currently have 10 guards, I can't see them trading one, just to get one back?

05 Feb 2018 18:57:40
Agree. Milwaukee is looking for bigs not guards. Jordan makes too much as is a rental. Look to Orlando and a Vucevic deal to get done. Half the price of any big name out there and has 2 more years under contract. Orlando is cleaning house.

03 Feb 2018 17:54:33
I'm confused. Noah is a leader, so why isolate him to make value worth less. Hornicek, u can't play fast with 2 bigs. Spurs play at their pace and can beat anybody. Stop trying to make former players into head coaches. I think Knicks need to New gm and president. Defense wins championship. Bring back van gundy.

Off season
Noah Thomas top 10 pick to Dallas for Dallas 2nd. Cuban would be intrigued. Beasley resign mid level after signing a superstar. O'Quinn opts in and signs extension. Give ny 25 mil in cap space

You add LeBron 4yr 140mil to this frontcourt and you can talk about best defensive team in nba.

03 Feb 2018 18:43:56
You're not getting 3 stars for Porzingas. He has a ton of value, but not nearly enough for Utah to give up that much and the Nuggets aren't giving up Millsapp for capspace alone.

Also, while you could consider Noah a leader in Chicago (more of a Draymond Green style push the envelope type leader), he's now just an opinionated malcontent that probably doesn't have the talent to play in the NBA any more, who makes to much money and actively tried to fight his coach. The guy is almost unmovable, If the Knicks aren't willing to part with this years first and I'm not even sure that the first alone would be enough to move him.

04 Feb 2018 21:57:01
Probably one of the worst trades I have ever seen! Jazz do not want Kanter back! No way we are giving up Mitchell and Gobert! Oh and sorry to break your heart but Lebron is not going to sign with the Knicks. Ownership/ Management is just as bad as it is right now with the cavs.

02 Feb 2018 23:36:39
Milwaukee currently has 2 other PF's playing Center. They don't need another. As you stated, D. J. Wilson hasn't seen much PT. That was J. Kidds fault! Wilson has played more in the last 4 games under Prunty, Than he did all season with Kidd. The Bucks are still high on him. Vaughn will be a toss in on any trade. Look for the Bucks to find more front Court help. "Centers" Jordan, and Whiteside are the 2 they are currently interested. Plus, Milwaukee can send a 2nd pick plus Vaughn to GS for McGee, and they are set to sign A. Bogut after the trade deadline, as the Bucks also have 2 exceptions. One for 3.4 Mil. and one for 5 Mil. Look for Bogut to get the 5 Mil.

02 Feb 2018 20:50:57
Blazers and sun's may not go for that, but could be a very smart trade for all 3 teams, at least some variety of this trade. but for new York, tough to let go of will, but would be easy to get over with a couple extra 1st's. but to package and try to move up would be very hard to get done, and wouldn't do so if wasn't at least a top 3 pick I was trading for. but a ton of picks would definitely have me calling the pels about a. d. at the very least.

03 Feb 2018 05:28:19
Because they have lots of big contracts. 2 contracts that are over 20 million a year Lillard and CJ. And Evan Turner is making 17 million and Meyers Leonard is overpaid at 10 million and Harkless is overpaid at 10 million. And they have to worry about what to do with Nurkic's contract coming up. He will probably want a lot of money and knowing Neil Olshey he will probably give him like $18-20 million.

02 Feb 2018 21:07:32
If I'm the sun's I'd rather have McCollum, if I'm Cavs, I'd want Dame $. blazers decide to rebuild, this trade would be a ideal haha, but Cavs need a capable pg, and Lillard ain't Kyrie, but he's the real deal though, and with LeBron, love, and whoever else, would likely fit in great. for the sun's, I just think McCollum and Booker would compliment and fit better together, both can switch guard spots throughout games, both pretty good defenders, could help and feed off each other, and both can run an offense, especially in different situations.

02 Feb 2018 16:36:03
The Bucks are also trying to open up cap space, Just like every other team, . This also makes them take on more unwanted salary. Plus, Milwaukee wants to get younger, Lopez wouldn't help with that fact. Milwaukee has interest in either D. Jordan from the Clippers, or H. Whiteside from Miami. I would look for them to try and trade "Henson, Parker, Brogdan, and picks" I would rather see D. Jordan @22 Mil. with a outgoing contract. Than, Whiteside, who is in the 2nd year of a 98 Mil. contract, Plus Whiteside seems to be a little more arrogant, and difficult to Coach.

02 Feb 2018 18:12:17
Teletovic isn't a guy you waive until his medical condition extends into next season, or maybe a decision will be made this summer about being on blood clot meds. Long-term. Then similar to what Bosh, and Miami worked out. His salary won't count against the cap. With this up in the air, it isn't hurting MIL, and he is untrade-able until this is settled.

01 Feb 2018 23:47:59
Just a fyi. Parker was offered a 3yr 54 Mil. contract. He turned it down. He wants a "Max" contract he stated! I for one don't believe he's earned one. In 3 years, He's had 2 surgeries. Both on the same knee. He hasn't played a full season in those 3 years. I would package him, Henson, Vaughn, and a pick to the Clippers for Center D. Jordan, and SF S. Dekker Which Milwaukee can use more than R. Hood. Then Sign A. Bogut and put Maker back to Backup PF.

04 Feb 2018 03:39:11
Embiid got a max deal with playing maybe a quarter of what Parker has played. That being said he will get a max deal or close to it, especially if he stays healthy to the end. Bucks need his dominant scoring. Giannis is great all around but Parker can do it all on offensive side. Don’t see him getting traded unless they can get an all around player in return. Jordan is not worth $24mill to small market team. Other options are out there for rebounding and defense. Hernangomez in my opinion is best option to make a trade for. Young with huge upside. He put up solid numbers as a rookie. Won’t take much to get him and if it doesn’t work out it doesn’t cost you $24 million. You can still sign Bogut for 15 min a game cheap.

-> Spurs complete rebuild around Murray, Jackson, Bender, Suns picks and own picks while remaining relevant due to their veterans Aldridge, Gasol, Parker, Anderson, Mills...
-> Coach Pop will get all the talent out of Murray, Jackson, Bender and their 3x 1st round picks 2018 like he did before with Duncan, Parker, Ginobili, Leonard.... future looks bright
Murray/Parker/Mills/White
Jackson/Ginobili/Forbes
Gay/Anderson/Jackson
Aldridge/Bender/Bertans
Gasol/Chandler/Lauvergne

31 Jan 2018 19:51:37
Yumbo: If you told me I could have AD or Leonard (ignoring current injuries and contracts) I would probably take Leonard. He’s a top 10 offensive player, and a top 3 defender. He’s worth more to winning than AD is. He’s one of the most valuable players in the NBA, and it would take a major haul to get him.

31 Jan 2018 20:37:48
So Phoenix has to give up potentially 5 first round picks if you count Jackson and bender plus there top 5 pick. Yet Cleveland only has to give up a mid to late lottery pick and a late first rounder? What am I missing?

31 Jan 2018 16:27:14
THE CLIPPERS DO NOT WANT THOMPSON! He is only being mentioned because of his contract matching up close to DJ's and he's a big man. He has a terrible contract and it goes against what they are trying to do.

31 Jan 2018 03:16:38
Dedmon and Henson are about the same, Devin Harris is an old Rashard Vaughn, PLUS a 2nd rd pick from the Bucks? What about Noels thumb? I believe Milwaukee, and the Hawks will pass.